Went to Cedar and Stone for restaurant week. While this wasn't the best of all deals, the braised short rib was quite tasty! Definitely made the experience and taste worthy of the price tag. FOOD: had the braised short rib. A phenomal dish in flavor, balance, and presentation. Also had an iced tea which was great. SERVICE: great and friendly AMBIANCE: upscale and very comfortable. I love the herb garden aside the kitchen. PARKING: park at the ikea end rather than walking through MOA like I did, haha. read more

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I only had an appetizer I had the cauliflower. It was pretty good. Two people could eat it. It did taste a little bit like curry, but it was good. I didn't try anything else. I would go back again very nice staff in service and the ambience was nice sorry no photos. Also plenty of gluten free items and also vegan. read more

Grok recommended this restaurant when searching for "best places to eat at MOA." Since we were staying at the JW the convenience of this made it a no brainer. We arrived for an early dinner, just before 5pm. Only one other table seated so we expected quick service. Our server Jaden seemed to be the only server there. We were passed by several times and finally greeted and our beverage order taken. The mulled sangria was so bitter, I do not recommend ordering this $16 drink. We orders the truffle fries to start our meal. Best part and the highlight of our experience...fries. The filet was tough, it was hard for me to watch my husband cut his steak with the knife due to the sawing motion (we ordered it medium). The $18 side of garlic shrimp that we added onto the $58 steak were just ok. Beautifully presented but also mediocre was the short rib. While super tender it lacked flavor and depth even w the Demi glacé. Grits and micro greens surrounded the short rib which were also flavorless and a bit "sticky" in texture compared to other grits I've had. My guess is they were overcooked. We skipped dessert and any other cocktails as we decided to peruse other venues at the MOA who offered holiday cocktails. Disappointed that Cedar + Stone didn't have any holiday offerings and weren't able to craft any from their bar staples. The restaurant is modern in decor, tables offered privacy and ample space but the timing, attentiveness and execution of our meal fell extremely short. No great views and nothing remarkable about the inspiration for design here. Overall, we were disappointed we chose this restaurant for our "staycation" dinner (as kid-free nights to dine out are a rarity for us) and we were really looking forward to trying out the menu. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but given the lack of diners at the restaurant I'm not sure how/why they couldn't deliver. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Short rib and grits - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Tanya was an exceptional professional! Prepared, prompt, and positive! Great people and food! Thank you so much!!!! read more

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Wow! What a great place to eat! They grow their own greens & put them on everything! I started with chai tea, and it came with the cutest tea service & a tea timer. I asked for lots of cream & she actually brought lots of cream! The restaurant week special is what I got, and I didn't even finish half of it. I got the wild rice soup & the short rib - both were outstanding, especially the soup! The grits were excellent. My sister got the cutest bowl of fruit with her pancakes & bacon too, and she had apple juice to drink. No geeens on her food ( : The atmosphere feels upscale - nice flatware & dishes, pretty teacups & saucers. Very elegant. And there's a greens growing case on display! Well worth the price! read more

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A very pleasant surprise! Walking in, the decor and the fact it's in a hotel made me assume it would be mid, but we tried many dishes and they were all quite good. My old fashioned was also delicious. The short rib was probably my favorite, and the seasonal pasta was fresh and unique. The service was great and everyone was very nice and attentive. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Minnesota Wild Rice Soup - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We had a reservation for a group of 4 to celebrate my friend's birthday. Service was fantastic from the moment we walked in, with welcoming and friendly greeters and servers. We ordered a few things to share since we all wanted to try a few different dishes. We landed on the margherita pizza, which was a tasty Neapolitan style; the seasonal pasta, which had the tastiest pesto and ricotta; the roasted carrots, which were cooked perfectly; and the meatballs, which were the only letdown since they were fairly dry. For dessert, we had the butterscotch bread pudding and chocolate crème brûlée. Both were delicious but the bread pudding was definitely the star of the show. Overall, definitely a spot I'll be coming back to! read more

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Honestly bummed to be writing this because I had only heard good things, but my visit tonight left a lot to be desired. First, the good: our server was super friendly and attentive. She deserves all the credit for making this evening enjoyable. The cocktails, especially with ingredients from the garden, were very tasty. The everything else: as a large party of 12, we expect things to take longer when you're ordering in larger quantities. However, the appetizers were very slow to come out of the kitchen and 1 person's dinner was incredibly delayed compared to the rest of the group. The restaurant didn't seem incredibly busy, so the kitchen shouldn't have been backed up. Additionally, the steaks ordered were not cooked correctly. But with how long the food took to come out, we didn't risk sending anything back. For example, my filet I ordered medium rare, it came out with NO pink as was definitely well done. But simultaneously the vegetable side tasted completely raw/under cooked. Also important to know that large parties get an automatic gratuity of 22% included on their bill. read more

We stayed at the JW Marriot and got the "stay for breakfast" package. The food is high end and VERY good. We tried just about everything on the menu during our 5 breakfasts and they were all fantastic! Even better than the food was the service! We had the same server for 4 of our 5 breakfasts. Eloisa is amazing! So friendly and attentive! She treated us like family (the kind you like). She even brought my wife a birthday card on her birthday! We had the opportunity to meet Chef Kunal. What a great chef! He took the best care of us and the food was outstanding! Our favorite items were the cinnamon swirl french toast and the vegan hash. Although, everything was really good! Chef Kunal is very personable and has a passion for what he does. We also met the restaurant manager, Solomon. He is doing a great job as the cleanliness of the restaurant and friendliness of the staff are a reflection of his leadership. Overall, everyone went above and beyond. The three individuals mentioned above definitely have a heart for hospitality and take pride in what they do! read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Fried egg sandwich on English muffin bread served with a side of fried potatoes. - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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I stopped in around 5:30 PM to grab a meal. The restaurant was quiet when I got there but by the time I left it was packed. The waitstaff were very attentive - any time I had a sip of water it was refilled almost immediately. The filet was not good - the meat was fatty and twice it was sent out at the wrong temp. read more

I had read some concerns about service but our experience was great. Chef came by to check in. Our water was filled twice. The wait staff was wonderful and helpful. Breakfast was upscale offerings. Lots of vegetarian options. Illy coffee and tons of teas. Attached to the Mall of America near Anthropologie. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - JW Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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This is an amazing gem hidden in the mall of America. We arrived here after a morning of enjoying the mall of America and it was a lovely quiet refuge amidst the chaos of the mall. The server and hosts were chatty, smiley, and engaging. We were sat fairly quick inside as requested. Our server took our drink orders and food orders fairly quick. The menu was amazingly still brunch (we did not plan for this but were very happy). I got sourdough, eggs over medium, potato's and chicken sausage. I also ordered a green tea. My tea was phenomenal. They had a whole setup, honey, delicious tea, and a way to ensure you don't over or under steep based on preferences. We snuck in at the last minute which I think may be why my chicken sausage was not warm. My friend got an identical meal almost to me and her toast was burnt but we got a new set free of charge and this was greatly appreciated. My other friend got a burger which he raved about. And I stole a few fries which were so so very delicious (highly recommend). My breakfast potato's were pure white potato's but it also included sweet potato's, and purple potato. Overall I would visit here again as the food and tea were delicious. We did wait a bit longer for our ticket than expected as there was potentially a shift change but this was a bit frustrating and the cause of the reduced star. read more

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Service was lovely, and the food tasty. Sports crowd seemed to be happy to be there. Would go back for sure.

The food was presentable and good. I just didn't care too much for the sauce that was on it.Beautiful ambiance, and service was quick . read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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We had ticket to Cirque across the street and gave ourselves about 70 minutes to get dinner here. They ignored us the first 10 minutes and then we got nervous that we might not have enough time and needed to switch to fast food. A server approached us with a "has anyone helped you yet?" Which was to me an indication of an unorganized system. From there, everything went uphill. The service was fine (not overly attentive, but fine.) A manager helped us determine which food would come out faster (you hate to hurry $30-50 entrees) and they did come out in record time. Everything was tasty, especially the Brussel sprouts! The fish was a scant 3-4 oz portion, but it looked and tasted very good. It was fun to sit outside in June (even if the planes from the nearby airport were a little loud. Hey, at least it reminded us to travel!) We'll give them another try on a day when we are in a more leisurely mood. :) read more

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We came here for date night! The mood was romantic.Awesome lighting!The decor is elegant and comfortable. I ordered the braised short rib with white cheddar grits.The short rib was made well.The sauce was flavorful..so much that if this wasn't fine dining.I might have licked the plate.My wife ordered the Minnesota Wild Rice Soup.She was very happy and I agreed that this was one of the best wild rice soups I've had at a restaurant in a long time. We saved room for desert and tried the butter scotch bread pudding.We were not happy with the pudding.It seemed more like French toast.Really light and airy.Bread pudding in my opinion should be dense. The service was definitely top notch.Our server Daniel knows how to treat his customers.He didn't annoy us by checking in too much and made conversation when he could and it was good conversation...not fluff. We definitely want to come back and try some of the other menu items pointed out by Daniel.Cedar +Stones location at the JW Marriott Mall of America is a plus for me.I will be back! read more

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I have been to Cedar + Stone several times and continue to be impressed by my experiences there. They offer a wonderful menu from breakfast through dinner and the quality of the food and level of service is always excellent. From the Chicken & waffles or Steel Cut Oats at breakfast or brunch, to Martinis and crafted cocktails, to their terrific wild rice soup and lunch or dinner fare I don't think I have had anything that was not good. The atmosphere is modern but not cold and the location allows you to stop during a day of shopping or as a guest at the hotel or just for a meal. There is an underground lot and they used to validate the ticket for a reasonable time to have a meal, but I usually park for the mall and just walk inside the mall. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Cedar + Stone. I was recommended the Garlic Ricotta pizza (with hot honey) and the crispy brussels and they were both great options, although I'd get something else next time. The vibe is cool, although it was little empty due to the time of day I was there. Shoutout to Alex for the best service and for sharing all his amazing fun facts! read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Garlic ricotta pizza - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Food and service were excellent! Nice atmosphere for being inside a hotel and mall. Lovely for date night or family.

This place is really good it's a hidden gem at the Mall of America located at the JW Marriott Hotel had the Burger with Brussel sprouts tastes like actual food service was great very friendly and it's a farm to table restaurant so it makes it even better I will definitely return and recommend and you can enter the restaurant from the Mall which is a bonus and this is also one of the best hotel restaurants on planet earth. read more

I stayed at the J.W. Marriott when I went to Mall of America for Thanksgiving. The mall is closed then, so this is where I ate for Thanksgiving dinner. The food took a while to come out. The turkey was a bit stodgy, but the potatoes and stuffing, as well as the soup, were good. The place was nicely decorated. The staff were very friendly. A pretty average restaurant, but a little more high-end than some others in Mall of America. read more

Terrible service. We were seated and waited on. Waitress took our orders and we waited and waited and waited for our food. Two tables next to us were seated and one table literally ate their entire meal and we still were waiting for our appetizer. I had high hopes based on other reviews, but this was seriously a really awful experience. No apology from the supervisor on duty, just a "the food is coming" statement. Really disappointing. read more

We flew to Minneapolis with my husband for a work trip. I had not eaten all day. I searched Yelp for some good eats near the airport. My hubby all of a sudden remembered that he had a couple of great dinners at Cedar + Stone, Urban Table which is located at the JW Marriott hotel that is attached to the Mall of America. We valet parked at the hotel. The restaurant will validate your parking ticket, FYI. We took the elevator up to the main floor and walked into a modern and well decorated restaurant. The restaurant was open and extremely nice; however, you can come casual in dress. We were greeted by a happy waiter (Billy), who was enthusiastic and ready to get us going. He recommended certain dishes on the menu, and I was thankful for that. What caught my eye under the appetizers were the scallops and pork belly. We opted for that as a starter. It came out in about 10 minutes. The scallops were perfectly cooked, and the pork belly was so tender and had so much flavor. Next we ordered our dinner. We both chose the mushroom risotto. I added shrimp to mine and the hubby added chicken to his. The risotto was also perfectly cooked. The temperature was just right too. The shrimp had tails on them but it was still good and tender. I also asked for gluten-free bread. It was toasted and came out with salted butter. The butter and bread were delicious as well. Overall, my experience here was great, and Billy was phenomenal and gave great customer service. I would definitely recommend this spot to those looking for a great dinner near the Mall of America. Rating: Scallops and pork belly - 4/5 Gluten free toast with butter - 4/5 Mushroom risotto - 4/5 Customer Service by Billy - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 read more

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I don't have high expectations for an "upscale" restaurant that's located at the mall of America. There are just so many other options to compete with here that I don't see the uniqueness and quality in the experience. It's suppose to be sleek and upscale but many of the customers aren't wearing that because it's at the mall. People were wearing sweat pants! I got a wanna-be upscale but causal vibe here. I appreciated the options on their menu and can understand some of the prices because some of the ingredients are local. We tried some cocktails, the wild rice soup, Amish chicken and waffles, and the skuna bay salmon. The food was delicious, especially the soup and Amish chicken. The chicken was perfectly crispy without too much batter. The sweet syrup and maple butter was a great addition to the dish. For the salmon dish, I felt like the actual fish was drowned out by the the sweet potato purée and and creamed kale. I sorta felt like I was eating baby food with the purée but the taste was good! I wished the salmon had more of the maple glaze that was mentioned in the description. The salmon was $42 and you did get a large portion size. The chicken and waffles was $24, soup was $12. Our service was excellent! We could not figure out parking at the hotel so we just parked at the mall ramp and walked through nordstroms. Overall, I felt like the prices could've been cheaper based on the atmosphere and location. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Skuna Bay Salmon - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Cedar & Stone, is a delicious option when you're staying In Minneapolis. Located within the JW, and with an extension to the Mall of America it's got plenty of options to walk in and enjoy their flavorful fare. The restraint itself is beautiful, with a very sleek and clean ambiance. The service was three stars from start to finish. We enjoyed their delicious wild rice soup, truffle fries and filet mignon. The scampi were delicious as well, although they firstly came out raw. Yes, you read that correctly. Uncooked. The manger quickly fixed the error, but we had another issue.. ... Our potato cake which came with our entree came out frozen. Yep. Frozen on the inside, fried on the outside. The experience in itself could have been a terrible one, but our server and the manager quickly fixed the issue to the best of the ability. Which is why I am giving three stars versus two. We were however, a bit off put the they didn't do anything to comp or remove one of them items. Especially if food was being served, frozen and raw. This also took away from our dining experience, as much of our food was missing while it was supposed to be consumed together.. ugh A bit discouraging but we would definitely like to try it again. All in all a solid three star experience at a restaurant that seems it should be a solid five. Cheers to well cooked eats Yelpers xx read more

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After enjoying the Museum of Illusions, we were a bit hungry. I wasn't totally blown away by the online menu, but I was equally un-intrigued by other options at the mall. Another part in the evening where my initial impression was wrong and I'm glad it was! Our server, Bill, was just fantastic. Really friendly and fun and had great recommendations. I wish we would have brought a little more of an appetite, because some of the appetizers looked phenomenal. We ended up getting the short ribs, mushroom risotto, and roasted carrots. I am typically not a big fan of short ribs and these. were. EXCELLENT. They were so incredibly tender and the demi-glace was just perfect. Risotto had several kinds of mushrooms with balsamic. The yogurt on the roasted carrots just punched them up a notch. I would definitely recommend a stop at Cedar + Stone. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Mushroom risotto - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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This restaurant is in the Marriott hotel. The ambience is serene. The menu was varied with pizzas and sandwiches for lunch or entrees. The reason I gave this a four star instead of five star is that the green tea was boiled with tap water. It ruined the tea. They should have used filtered water. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Veggie bowl - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

Great wild rice soup which was my first taste of the soup of MN! Croque madam pizza was great. Service was a bit slow despite restaurant being empty though. Attentive overall though. High end / refined being a restaurant in the Marriott Hotel. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Croque Madame Pizza - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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I've dined here for breakfast and lunch in the past and both times I had a good experience and everything was delicious. This was our first time dining here for dinner we ordered the prime ribeye carrots and Mac and cheese that we shared, it was plenty of food for the two of us. The steak was cooked perfectly to our liking with a tasty char and served with a sauce that was actually delicious. I normally don't dip my steak in A1 or anything like that but it was a nice smoky balsamic flavor. We asked for something spicy and our waitress gave us a delicious spicy paste that I mixed with the sauce - o m g it was SO GOOD. The carrots were cooked well and paired well with the garlic sauce and the Mac and cheese was creamy with a crispy Gouda on top. Everything was fantastic, we will definitely dine in again. read more

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One of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had at any hotel, let alone one that is supposed to be a luxury brand. The food was fine, not worth the price point, but the service was abysmal. It took an hour to get our dinner order put in, with the waiter not returning after we reminded him we still hadn't received our drinks. When they finally came, one of our party was missing theirs. It was a series of errors including slow service and missing orders, in a restaurant that was at most 40% full. read more

Our server, Ellyn, is a self-described rule-breaker, so she was perfect for us! When I was torn between the roasted cauliflower, wild rice soup, and the (no-pun-intended) torn kale salad with feta and Marconi almonds, she suggested a half salad so I could indulge in all three items without stuffing myself -- that was a great help! And for my 14-year-old nephew, she asked if he wanted to add pepperoni to his margarita pizza -- another off-menu secret that hit the spot for this very picky but silent eater. All in all, this is a definite recommend -- a very nice respite from the hustle and noise of the Mall of America next door. read more

Kylie was a great server, super personable and provided great recommendations for both cocktails and food. For foods, I would highly recommend the small plate Mac n cheese and the chicken wings. Wings are nice and crispy and very flavorful with the Nashville seasoning. The Mac n cheese is so cheesy and has a nice crispy crunch on the top. The cocktails served here are super memorable too. I had 2 drinks and got a good buzz ready for some good shopping. Cedar + Stone Urban Table is located attached to the hotel. Nice modern ambiance inside, pales a great date night spot. read more

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I showed up at 3:50 lunch on a layover. I was offered a choice of a seat in the bar or the restaurant and I chose the bar. I was also offered a choice of the lunch menu, which was ending at four in the dinner menu. I appreciated the opportunity to order from either. There was only one other patron at the time, and he left shortly after I sat down. The bartender was friendly and helpful, But not overly attentive, given the fact that I was the only customer at the moment. I ordered the Minnesota wild rice soup, which was excellent. The Revol Farm salad was not only delicious to eat, but very pleasing to the eye. It was a nice portion size and complemented the soup. I added buttered garlic prawns, and while they were tasty, they were slightly over cooked. Since this was to be my only meal of the day, I decided to order dessert, and on the recommendation of the bartender/waiter I opted for the butterscotch bread pudding. I am not really a fan of butterscotch nor bread pudding, but I am so thankful I ordered this delightful dessert. I actually groaned audibly more than once, as I devoured this perfect sweet treat! It took everything I had to not actually lick the plate. My entire meal came to just over $60 with only water to drink. The food was excellent, the service was fantastic. I will definitely eat here again on my next layover! Apparently they won second place this year for best JW Marriott hotel restaurant. Well deserved! read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Butterscotch Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

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Fantastic gem connected to the MoA. We had the short rib, cauliflower, chicken, and bread pudding. Short rib was flavorful, albeit a little dry for my preference. The corn purée with it was wonderful. My friends downed their grilled chicken, both said it was moist. The bread pudding stole the show. A mix of french toast and butterscotch, but not too sweet. Highly recommend. All the craft cocktails we got were really good too. read more

Great "Eat Street" location 1/2 block off Nicollet Ave. Went there with granddaughter for Sunday brunch. Menu has great options to choose from. Food came quickly and was excellent. Clean and nicely appointed restaurant. Eating outdoors is an option too. Waiter was very good. read more

This place is located in the JW Marriott, between the hotel and the Mall of America. It has a chill, classy kind of vibe with a bar in the back. They also have a private room available for large groups. I was dressed casual and do not believe that they have a dress code of any type. There is a parking garage available near the hotel or you can park in the mall's parking lot. They tout themselves as a farm to table restaurant. They have a compact food menu that has wings, pizza, and salmon. They have have some savory signature cocktails as well. I ordered a Tropical Heat to get the party going. It was very flavorful and tasty. It had a bit of a punch to it, just like I like it. I ordered some of their wings with fries and an apple crisp for dessert. It took about 10 to 15 minutes for me to get my food. The wings were ok. I will admit that I am not a fan of dry rub though. They did have a little kick to them though. I got a ton of fries and they were pretty good. The apple crisp was to die for. I highly recommend it. The staff here is awesome, very friendly and personable. Yes, the restaurant is a a bit pricey, but the food is high quality. I highly recommend taking a break from the hustle and bustle of the Mall and checking this place out. read more

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When I travel, I like a place where I can make a reservation. I've already committed a lot of time to getting to the destination, I don't want to have to wait a long time to get seated at a restaurant. I'm glad that Cedar + Stone was on OpenTable because it was an excellent visit. First, our server, Janice, was amazing. She jumped in when the host staff was bogged down and led us to our table and then she ended up being our server. She reminded me of a friendlier Rosario Dawson, without all the anti-Hillary rhetoric. Janice was attentive, friendly, and efficient, just amazing all around. The coffee served with breakfast was solid and was a perfect accompaniment to my chicken and waffles, which were, in three words: Uh. May. Zing! Seriously, get them if you go. They're great. Others in my party also enjoyed their burger and whatever else they had, I wasn't too worried about them, I had my chicken and waffles. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Chicken + Waffles = Everything one needs in life. - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

We have been coming here the last few days for breakfast since our hotel includes this with our package. Usually come down around 930am and its pretty quiet here. The staff here is very nice and friendly. We have ordered some pancakes, waffles, french toast, short ribs to try. All the foods that came out were very fast and very delicious. read more

Food 4/5 - The ceased salad was delicious and fresh. The serving of steak was very generous! Service / Ambiance - A nicer option of restaurant at the Mall of America, love that! The service was very welcoming and polite. An upper scale atmosphere in the Mall of America. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - Grilled Steak Kale Caesar - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota

On a long layover, I went to the mall for breakfast and to stretch my legs. Breakfast was overall simple and good, though I felt underdressed (even in maxi skirt, jean jacket, running shoes) for the place. Service was very slow, though nice when they finally came around. I loved the multi-colored root vegetables and the chicken sausage. I don't think I'd come here again based on how I felt, but the food on its own was solidly good. read more

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table - New American Near Me - Bloomington, Minnesota